Plagiarism Policy

Policy Statement

Jurnal Kesehatan Yatsi Madani is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must represent original scholarly work and appropriately acknowledge the contributions of other researchers.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, inappropriate text recycling, duplicate publication, or the misappropriation of ideas, data, research findings, images, or other scholarly contributions.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to similarity screening using Turnitin, iThenticate, or other appropriate similarity-detection software available to the journal. The journal applies a maximum overall similarity index of 20% as an initial editorial screening threshold. Similarity reports are evaluated contextually, and the percentage alone does not determine whether plagiarism has occurred.

1. Definition and Scope of Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when an author uses another person's words, ideas, data, research findings, images, methods, or other intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment, thereby presenting them as their own.

Plagiarism may involve material obtained from journal articles, books, theses, dissertations, conference proceedings, websites, research reports, unpublished manuscripts, or other sources.

The journal recognizes that plagiarism can occur in several forms, including direct copying, inadequate paraphrasing, the unauthorized reuse of intellectual contributions, and the translation of another person's work without proper attribution.

Permission to reuse copyrighted material does not eliminate the obligation to acknowledge its original source.

2. Forms of Plagiarism and Inappropriate Reuse

The following practices are considered potential violations of the journal's originality requirements:

a. Direct Plagiarism

Copying words, sentences, paragraphs, or substantial portions of another work without quotation marks, appropriate citation, or acknowledgment.

b. Paraphrasing Plagiarism

Restating another author's ideas, arguments, or findings without proper attribution, or changing only a few words while retaining the original structure and meaning.

c. Mosaic Plagiarism

Combining phrases, sentences, or passages from multiple sources without appropriate acknowledgment, even when some words have been modified.

d. Translation Plagiarism

Translating material from another language and presenting it as original work without citing the original source or obtaining permission where required.

e. Self-Plagiarism and Text Recycling

Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without appropriate citation, disclosure, or justification. The editorial team evaluates the extent and nature of the overlap, the type of article, and any relevant copyright or publication concerns.

f. Data, Image, and Idea Misappropriation

Using another researcher's data, tables, figures, clinical images, research methods, unpublished findings, or original ideas without appropriate acknowledgment or authorization where required.

g. Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Submitting or publishing substantially overlapping work without adequate disclosure, including submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Republishing substantially similar research without appropriate justification or disclosure is not permitted.

3. Similarity Screening and Editorial Assessment

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Kesehatan Yatsi Madani may undergo similarity screening before peer review and, where necessary, during revision or before final publication.

The journal uses an overall similarity index of less than 20% as its initial screening threshold. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected, depending on the nature and extent of the identified overlap.

The editorial team assesses similarity reports by considering:

The overall similarity index and the proportion of text matched to individual sources.
The location, nature, and extent of overlapping material.
Whether the matched content is properly quoted, cited, or acknowledged.
Whether the overlap involves references, standard terminology, research methods, or other legitimate material.
Whether the manuscript contains unattributed research findings, data, arguments, or substantial passages from other works.

Reference lists, properly attributed quotations, and standard methodological expressions may be considered separately where the screening software permits appropriate exclusions.

A similarity score below 20% does not automatically establish that a manuscript is free from plagiarism. Likewise, a score exceeding 20% does not automatically prove plagiarism. The editorial team makes the final determination based on the evidence and academic judgment.

4. Classification of Plagiarism and Editorial Actions

Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, the journal may classify suspected plagiarism as follows.

4.1. Minor Plagiarism

Minor cases may involve limited unattributed text or incomplete attribution that does not involve substantial misappropriation of research data, findings, or intellectual contributions.

Editorial action: The editor may request clarification, correction, proper citation, or manuscript revision. A warning may be issued where appropriate.

4.2. Moderate Plagiarism

Moderate cases may involve substantial unattributed passages, repeated inappropriate paraphrasing, or the unauthorized reuse of arguments, findings, or other scholarly material.

Editorial action: Following assessment and, where appropriate, author clarification, the manuscript may be returned for substantial revision or rejected if a material violation is established.

4.3. Severe Plagiarism

Severe cases may involve extensive copying, the misappropriation of research data or findings, deliberate misrepresentation of another person's work, or substantial plagiarism affecting the originality and integrity of the manuscript.

Editorial action: The manuscript may be rejected. The journal may undertake further research-integrity procedures and, where justified, refer the matter to the authors' institutions or other relevant parties.

These classifications are intended to guide editorial assessment and are not automatic determinations based solely on a similarity percentage. All cases are evaluated individually and proportionately.

5. Plagiarism Identified After Publication

If plagiarism or inappropriate reuse is suspected after an article has been published, the editorial team will assess the available evidence and may request an explanation from the authors.

Depending on the findings and the effect on the integrity of the scholarly record, the journal may issue a correction, publish an Expression of Concern, retract the article, or refer the matter to the authors' institutions or other appropriate bodies.

Retraction will be considered when the evidence establishes serious problems that undermine the integrity or reliability of the published work. Minor attribution errors that do not undermine the findings may instead be addressed through an appropriate correction.

All post-publication cases will be handled in accordance with the journal's publication ethics procedures and relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

6. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurnal Kesehatan Yatsi Madani are responsible for ensuring that:

Their manuscripts constitute original scholarly work and are not plagiarized.
All sources of ideas, quotations, data, methods, figures, tables, and other scholarly materials are appropriately acknowledged.
Direct quotations are clearly identified and properly cited.
Paraphrased material accurately represents the original source and includes appropriate attribution.
Any substantial overlap with their previously published work or other related manuscripts is disclosed to the editor.
Manuscripts are not submitted simultaneously to another journal.
Third-party material is used in accordance with applicable copyright and permission requirements.
References and citations are authentic, accurate, and verifiable.
Any use of AI-assisted technologies does not introduce unattributed material, fabricated references, or other forms of plagiarism.
They cooperate with editorial inquiries and provide clarification or supporting documentation when reasonably requested.

7. Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team is responsible for evaluating similarity reports, investigating suspected plagiarism, and making decisions based on evidence, academic judgment, and the journal's publication ethics standards.

The journal will handle allegations of plagiarism fairly and confidentially, provide authors with an appropriate opportunity to respond where warranted, and take proportionate action according to the seriousness of the case.

The journal does not rely exclusively on similarity-detection software to determine whether plagiarism has occurred.

Commitment to Academic Integrity

Jurnal Kesehatan Yatsi Madani is committed to publishing original, reliable, and ethically produced scholarly work. All authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to uphold the principles of academic integrity and responsible publication.

This policy is intended to protect the rights of researchers, maintain the credibility of published research, and preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Related Policies: Publication Ethics, Research Misconduct, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, and Retraction Policy.